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Hi There, I noticed that you were the same starting weight that I am now. I live in Alberta and I am flying to Toronto to be banded on the 22nd of July. I was just wondering how you are doing and if you are happy with the band? I think my nerves are starting to get the better of me.

Hey!

I'm lucky in a sense because I can interchange any of the Optifast products (bars, shakes, soups, desserts) for my pre-op. Plus some fruit and veggies. So it's not all liquids! After losing so much weight in one day my head is definately in a different place! I killed myself at gym today and actually worked off more than I ate! =S

Wow! That's almost 5kg! (2.2lbs = 1 kg) Great Work!

Just wanted to share some info. I am using a body wrap product to tighten my loose skin works great especially on my flabby arms and abdomen. I will use this throughout my weight loss LAP-BAND? journey to keep my skin smooth and tight - Thank you Michelle for sharing with me! www.wraptodaylosetoday.com

awe thank you! hehe. youre doing great to miss thing!!! to pressure yourself, dont count calories, just eat a 1/2 of cup of your breakfast, lunch & dinner. its weird for me i cant eat anything until about 2pm, so i usually just drink my calories, with sugar free juice or something, & eat a larger lunch...then drink something at night... once you get your 2nd fill the weight will start falling off! trust me. what were your stats?

mine were, weight= 360, bmi= 57

now im 265 & 42.3 bmi.

I live in Colorado Springs. My daughter will be a year old on July 19th. How is your weight loss coming?

Hi Rosie. 60lbs is GREAT! I have lost 88 since banding, 98 all together. You can't judge your weightloss by someone elses. Any weightloss is great. Its really not about what you eat, but how much you eat. Try keeping your portion sizes to 5-6 oz. Watch the slider snacks if your having any (ice cream, yogurt, chips..etc). And increase your exercise. Also if you are too tight you won't lose any weight also, so pay attention to the redzone. If you are having any night coughs, regergitation, slow weightloss, etc you may need to have some fluid taken out. As for the support group you could always suggest it to your doctors office and start a group yourself. It's not hard starting one. And I'm sure there are plenty of WLS patients that could use the support just as much as you. Good luck to you. Please feel free to ask questions. Keep up the great work.

your skinny goals are inspiring...congrats on your weight loss so far!

OMG I know!!!! they said my bad arm should get better as I lose weight and that is not happening.. and all this is crazy.. My doctor is really impressed I am down 50 with all that is going on and is really proud of me.. so that helps me feel better. It turns out all the nodules in my head seem to be lipomas. But I will have to be monitored as a couple still bother me and have them removed if they get bad or start growing. They took cultures too and there is no infection or bacteria so they are happy about that. I will pray for you let me know. You can email too if you like or find me on fb

My doctor was going to push for 5weeks post op for the first fill, but I'm going away with some girlfriends for the weekend. I didn't want to do the fill and be out of town. we are renting a house and will be able to prepare some meal and they've all been so supportive. SO I will have my first fill the day after I get back to NY so I'll have to be good. At first I wasn't good with exercise but as the weight comes off I want to workout more. It's a great thing to finally see results. And the truth is I do feel some restriction so I'm hoping I won't need much of a fill.

rude is leaving a message dont ask stupid questions, ur losing weight but I guess for u its brain cells!

hi paula!

just hang in there! i was noticing the appetite growing more and more. it def takes will power to stay on track. just make sure you pre-measure your food before you go to work for lunch. i carry a TBS with me so when i'm out i know what 2TBS of food is instead of guessing. i had my first fill on wed and man did i feel the restriction! i also started my period that night and man, did that not feel good! everything on this site about your menstrul cycle and a tight band is def true...i did liquids for two and a half days cuz nothing felt good. i am now 4 days out from my fill and eating normal foods.

you said you are 17 down from surgery, what is your total weight loss? are you working out?

good luck and keep me posted on your progress!!!

Congratulations on your weight loss success!! You look fabulous and you must feel fabulous as well!! Way to go!!

hello, it has been a crazy week. The fill was easier than I thought I only got 2cc"s for my first fill. I go back July 14. I think I need more I am hungry within 3 hours of eating. Now that I am eating solids I have gain a few pounds which has me scared. I also have been working out a min of 1 hour a day.

Hey Nean how r you doing? Did you get the fill yet? They postponed mine till the 28th. Urgh and I need it to. I haven't lost any more weight. Hope you are having better luck...

Hey!! Thanks for commenting. My surgery is scheduled for 9/21 - and I can't "weight"! *lol* Hit me offline if you can. You're the first person i know that has had the sleeve...im curious about your experience! geenahb2@yahoo.com

you look great, congrats on your weight loss!

congrats on your weight loss!

What type of chips are you eating? I really love to eat crunchy foods so I started eating soy chips. One thing about eating the soy chip, I start to get an unpleasant taste in my mouth. I appreciate the advice to turn up the protein shakes. I am really praying this first fill give me more restriction so I feel more satisfied throughout the day. How did you feel with your first fill? Did it give you the edge you needed to achieve more weight lost? I am praying it gives me that edge.

Hey Girl..

I know you dont know me but I just wanted to tell you your doing great!!

I start my liquid diet Aug 12, and stay on it for 18days.. My Surgery is Aug. 26 then I'm still on liquids for 18 more days.. But its all good.. I just cant wait to lose this weight.. I weigh 332 the last time I checked. I also have a weigh in and Pic date set for the 11th and 25th.. so hopeful I will do great!!.. well add me as a friend I would love to keep in touch!! talk to you soon!!

Kimidawn

ok Lapband in place. Now the adventure begins. Day 5 - Weight 190. Still on liquids. Kind of hungry. Need to keep fluids upl

Hi Everyone, Ive been MIA for a while cos there is lots going on in my life at the moment but the band is almost doing nothing. I have lost 48lb but most of that was in the beginning. I am joining weight watchers next week. I need structure. My next fill is on the 3rd of Sept. And I am supposed to have lost another 8lb by then!!!!!

Hope you are all doing well and experiencing great restriction.

Hugs and good luck to everyone xxxx

dont feel bad. ive had my band for 7mo. now and have lost 56lbs. i dont use calorie. i cup potion control of 1cup per meal. i take a protein drink 4 breakfast. i really look at the sugar intake. i try to keep it 2g. which is hard cause all drinks are about 40g. lol. dilute drinks with water. Hope this helps. Good Luck!!! dont get discourage. ive been losing weight slow. in 10lbs. periodically. and im down 56lbs.

Hi Amanda! Things have been a roller coaster since surgery. I ended up having a hernia when they went in, so my recovery is taking longer than expected. I can not wait to start feeling better and getting ready to lose this weight.

Good luck with your surgery!

Hey girl,

I was reading one of your posts about losing motivation and I'm right there with you. I had surgery 7-20-09 and have completely stopped..I've all but kept myself from gaining. well..I gain a few, drop a few. it just bounces back and forth so I totally understand your frusteration. The thing is I put up with pbing and getting food stuck for so so so long it was such a releif when it was no longer happening, because they realized I was too tight. Now I'm not losing a damn thing! I feel ur pain!

How's everything going with you. I pray things are going well. Just wanted to let you know I will be getting my first fill on 8-19-10, and I am praying to get a little more restriction. I really have a little more hunger than I would like to have. I know this weight lost is going to take time, but I really want to do everything in my power to ensure the band is working for me. I started doing some form of work out daily even if it's no more than 10 or 15 minutes top. I do realize anything is better than nothing at all. Be blessed.